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University Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics f/m For 0,8 fte

Vacancy number 1.2006.00109

General The new Department of Language and Communication brings linguists from various language backgrounds together in one department and is responsible for a range of BA and MA degrees in the Faculty of Arts. The English language section is one of the main groups in the department, with a permanent staff of seven. It contributes English linguistics and high-level English language skills courses to BA degrees in English, Communication & Information Sciences, and Language & Communication Studies, as well as to MA degrees in English, Linguistics, Communication & Information Sciences, and ICT & Translation.

Job description You will teach at all levels within the BA and MA programmes to which the English language section contributes. You will conduct original research within the Faculty research programme 'The architecture of the human language faculty'. You have a specific interest in language and verbal interaction, and you have experience in discourse analysis of either spoken or written English. Preference may be given to native speakers of English and to candidates with an interest in corpus linguistics and the teaching of writing skills.

Requirements -You have a Ph.D in Linguistics or in English Language. -You have relevant teaching experience in Higher Education. -You have experience of integrating ICT in teaching at both BA and MA level. -You have excellent communicative and organizational skills.

Appointment details -This is a 80% position, available from 1 September 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter. -There is an initial trial period of two years, after which a tenured position is possible. -General conditions of employment can be found at www.vu.nl/vacatures. -Non-native speakers of Dutch will be expected to have developed a relevant command of the Dutch language within a period of two years.

Salary The gross monthly salary ranges between a minimum of  € 3.024,- and a maximum of € 4.705,- on the basis of a full-time position (scale 11 and 12).

More information For more information on this position, please contact Prof. Mike Hannay.

Written applications should be sent to Dr. B. Weltens at the address below, or by e-mail to vacaturelet.vu.nl.